31-08-2011, 04:11 PM
Alex McFarlane Wrote:Indeed it is the ideal way to make sure your husband is where he says he is. ("Oh darling, we've got plenty of time - he's just entering the middle game".)
Ooooh my... the married men of chess will think twice before playing a weekend congress now!
Hugh - my only issue with the surcharge is the fact that the majority will be charged for something they may never get the privelege of using if we go down the route of top boards in all sections. I wouldn't like to pay an additional fee if I wasn't going to get a go on the boards.
Growing old is compulsory, growing up is optional!